President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan through Pakistan, raising serious concerns about their safety under Taliban rule.
According to US media reports published on October 31, 2026, the planned deportations could become one of the largest single removals of Afghan immigrants from the United States.
Afghan Immigrants Face Deportation as Early as Monday
The New York Times reported that US immigration authorities detained dozens of Afghan nationals in Louisiana.
The first deportation flight could depart as early as Monday, November 2.
Because Washington maintains no diplomatic relations with Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, the deportees are expected to travel through Pakistan.
Pakistani authorities would reportedly facilitate their onward return to Afghanistan.
Families of Former US Military Allies Face Serious Risks
Human rights organizations warned that several immigrants facing deportation have family connections to Afghans who previously assisted American forces.
Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, expressed concern that returning these individuals could expose them to persecution.
Although Taliban authorities announced an amnesty for former government employees and military collaborators, the United Nations has documented reports of unlawful killings, detentions and abuses.
Trump Administration Defends Immigration Crackdown
Trump’s administration maintains that stricter immigration enforcement is necessary to strengthen domestic security.
However, advocacy groups argue that deporting vulnerable Afghan nationals could place their lives at risk.
The US Department of Homeland Security declined to confirm future deportation operations, citing security considerations.
Meanwhile, AfghanEvac has urged Congress to introduce stronger temporary protections for affected immigrants.
Pakistan has already returned more than two million Afghan nationals since 2023 under its repatriation policies.
The planned US deportations have renewed debate about refugee protection, immigration enforcement and humanitarian responsibilities.
